This became even more evident during the global pandemic, as both political and business women leaders responded effectively to unprecedented challenges with compassion, resilience and a determination to prioritize the well-being of all concerned.
The research was conducted over 12 months with 350+ women and male professionals using in-depth qualitative and quantitative measures. To get a well-rounded view of what it takes to succeed in the constantly evolving landscape, three sets of leader were interviewed:
To understand their current approach as well as the top challenges they are facing.
To draw key insights and best practices from their successful path to leadership.
To understand what is it that guides their choices while hiring or grooming leaders for top roles.
The comprehensive research gives insights into the aspirations and ambitions of existing and aspiring women leaders, often pursued against the backdrop of competing priorities and an unconducive social construct.
The research also provides actionable measures for individuals and organizations to support women to rise to leadership roles.
Part 1: A Competency Framework for Women Leaders
We distilled the insights from our qualitative interviews and quantitative survey into a 9-competency framework that incorporates key professional competencies that can help propel women into leadership roles. These 9 competencies span across three realms:
The Inner realm
Consists of competencies primarily developed through an inner orientation and a focus on the self.
The Outer realm
The Inter-sectional realm
Where the inner intersects with the outer realm to create a set of competencies that require a combination of focus on the self and a focus on the external environment .
